What does just mean in this sentence?

Ranyp · Sat Sep 13, 2008 4:44 am *What does just mean in this sentence?*

English Grammar Tests, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #111 "Postcard: Holiday", question 3

It's only a small window really and we can only ......... see the sea.

(a) just
(b) about
(c) actually

English Grammar Tests, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #111 "Postcard: Holiday", answer 3

It's only a small window really and we can only just see the sea.

Correct answer: (a) just
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I don't know clearly the word just.

Alan · Sat Sep 13, 2008 9:52 am *Test incompl/elem-111, Question 3*

Hi,

The word 'just' suggests 'only with difficulty' here because the window is very small.

Alan
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